Ozito OCBT-1200 User manual

BATTERY & ALTERNATOR TESTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Max.: 12V DC Weight: 0.1 kg
OCBT-1200
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
WARRANTY
OZITO Australia/New Zealand (Head Office) 1-23 Letcon Drive, Bangholme, Victoria, Australia 3175.
ozito.com.au
12V Battery & Alternator Tester
1120
IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT TO YOUR NEAREST BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE WITH YOUR BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT. PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPLINE: Australia: 1800 069 486 New Zealand: 0508 069 486
The benefits provided under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies which are available to you at law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded at law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Generally you will be responsible for all costs associated with a claim under this warranty, however, where you have suffered any additional direct loss as a result of a defective product you may be able to claim such expenses by contacting our customer service helpline above.
TO ENSURE A SPEEDY RESPONSE PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AVAILABLE. A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WILL TAKE YOUR CALL AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE RELATING TO THE WARRANTY POLICY OR PROCEDURE.
BATTERY TESTER WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. Work area safety a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b.Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
12V
3 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY* Your product is guaranteed for a period of 36 months from the original date of purchase.If a product is defective it will be replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Warranty excludes consumable parts, for example: valve adapters and accessories. *This product is intended for DIY use only and replacement warranty covers domestic use. WARNING The following actions will result in the warranty being void. If the tool has been operated on a supply voltage other than that specified on the tool. If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents or alterations. Failure to perform maintenance as set out within the instruction manual. If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way. Professional, industrial or high frequency use.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Save all warnings and instructions for future reference WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
- This appliance is only intended for lead acid batteries
- This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons unless supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. - The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. - Common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator. - It is recommended to work with someone who can come to your aid when working near a lead acid battery. - Do not come in contact with leaking battery. - Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes. - If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention immediately. - Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It could spark or short- circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion. - Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery. It can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn. - Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. - Before testing inspect the battery for cracks or broken case or cover. Of the battery is damaged, do not use tester Work Area - Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean and well lit. - Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area. Note: Minimize distractions in the work environment. - Distractions can cause you to lose control of the tool. - When connecting the battery tester cables to the battery, avoid creating sparks; especially when the battery is being charged. Explosive gases are created during charging. Sparking could also damage the vehicle electrical system. - Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach of children - Do not expose battery tester to rain, snow or wet conditions. - Stay clear of hot engine and car parts. Personal Safety - Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and protective gloves during set up and use of the Battery Tester. - Test in a well ventilated area. Explosive gases may be produced during testing. Do not smoke, cause sparks, or strike matches near the battery when testing. - Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended when working. Wear steel-toed boots to prevent injury from falling objects.
- Refer to the user manual of the battery being tested for testing instructions and precautions prior to using the battery tester. - Do not connect in reverse polarity. - Use this product in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of this product for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. - This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children. - Maintain labels and nameplates on the unit. These carry important safety information. - People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary when near coil, spark plug cables, or distributor of running engine. Engine should be off during distributor adjustment. - Undercharged lead-acid batteries will freeze during cold weather. Do not test or charge a frozen battery. - Do not smoke or have open flames near the battery. - Never remove battery load tester clamps while testing. - Ensure automatic vehicles are in park with the handbrake engaged before starting the engine. - Ensure manual vehicles are in neutral with the handbrake engaged before starting the engine. - Put blocks on drive wheels and never leave car unattended while running tests. - Road Safety Road Rules 2009 penalty code 2135, it is illegal to leave “motor vehicle unattended with keys in ignition, motor running, brakes not secured or doors unlocked. Risk of Electric Shock - Never touch the clamps and the terminals with wet hands. - Do not pull the clamps from the terminals by pulling on the clamp cables. - Check the clamp leads for damage before every use. - Be certain of the test battery polarity before connecting the battery tester clamps. The RED (+) positive battery clamp goes to the positive terminal of the battery. The BLACK (-) negative battery clamp goes to the negative terminal of the battery. Reversing the battery tester battery clamps on the battery may damage the battery tester. - Do not drop the battery tester as it may affect proper operation. - Do not smoke or have open flames near the battery. - The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. - Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running. Tester Use and Care Instructions - This battery tester was designed for specific functions. Do not modify, disassemble or alter the battery tester, all parts and accessories are designed with built-in safety features that may be compromised if altered. - Do not use the battery tester in a way for which it was not designed.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
1. BATTERY CONNECTION
SETUP & PREPARATION
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1. Alternator State LED’s
2. Battery State LED’s
3. Check Before Charge LED
12V BATTERY & ALTERNATOR TESTER
4
5
1
2
3
+ -
WARNING! ONLY FOR 12 VOLT LEAD ACID BATTERY.
WARNING! ENSURE THE POWER CORD IS UNCOILED
AND FULLY EXTENDED TO AVOID OVERHEATING
THE POWER CORD. ENSURE THAT IT DOES NOT GET
TANGLED OR CAUGHT IN ANY ROTATING PARTS
WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
+ -
Connecting to a Vehicle Battery
Before testing make sure the battery terminals are really clean
as grease and dust could lead to errors in the test results. The
battery MUST be disconnected prior to cleaning. Check the battery
and connections for any cracks or damage before proceeding
with cleaning and testing. To help ensure a good connection of
the battery load tester clamps, clean the battery terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water, and wipe the battery terminals
with a cloth to remove any dirt and grease.
If the battery is still fitted to a motor vehicle, make sure that all the
electronics are turned OFF, and that the ignition is turned OFF.
1. With the vehicle engine not
running, connect the red
positive terminal clamp to
the positive ( + ) pole on
your vehicle 12V battery.
2. Connect the black negative
terminal clamp to the
negative ( –) pole on your
vehicle 12V battery.
Disconnecting from a Vehicle Battery
1. Remove the black negative
terminal clamp from the
negative ( –) pole of your
vehicle battery.
2. Remove the red positive
terminal clamp from the
positive ( + ) pole of the
vehicle battery.
+ -
a.
b.
4. Black Negative Terminal Clamp (–)
5. Red Positive Terminal Clamp (+)
WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS
BEFORE SETUP AND TESTING.
WARNING! CHECK CORD AND CLAMP FOR DAMAGE
BEFORE EVERY USE. DO NOT USE IF CORD OR CLAMP
INSULATION IS MISSING OR DAMAGED AND WIRE IS
EXPOSED.

2. OVERVIEW 3. DIAGNOSIS
OPERATION
OCBT-1200
With the battery terminal clamps correctly connected to your
vehicles 12V battery.
Alternator State
1. Start the engine and accelerate to
2000 rpm.
FAULT LED Red = Alternator voltage
too high, could
damage your battery
GOOD LED Green = Alternator working
correctly.
Battery State
1. Engine OFF
FULL LED Green = 12.6V–13.5V
battery voltage
MIDDLE LED Yellow = 12.3V–12.5V
battery voltage
LOW LED Red =12–12.3V battery
voltage
Check Before Charge
1. Engine OFF
OK LED Green = Battery can accept
charge.
Note: The LED will not illuminate when
the battery’s voltage is 9.9V or below-
battery is dead and cannot be charged.
Battery should be replaced.
Display 1
1. Engine: OFF
Battery voltage: 10–12V
OK LED - Green
Flat battery. Battery could be charged but
voltage is very low.
Note: The LED will not operate when the
battery’s voltage is 9.9V or below- battery
is dead and cannot be charged.
Battery should be replaced.
Display 2
1. Engine: ON
Charging voltage: 13.6–14.5V
GOOD LED - Green
FULL LED - Green
OK LED - Green
Battery is accepting full charging voltage
from alternator.
Display 3
1. Engine: ON
Charging voltage: >14.6V
FAULT LED - Red
FULL LED - Green
OK LED - Green
Alternator output voltage is too high, could
damage your battery.

OPERATION (cont.) MAINTENANCE
Regulatory Compliance Mark
(RCM) Warning
VVolts AAmperes
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Power tools that are no longer usable should not
be disposed of with household waste but in an
environmentally friendly way. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your local council authority for
recycling advice.
Recycling packaging reduces the need for landfill and
raw materials. Reuse of recycled material decreases
pollution in the environment. Please recycle packaging
where facilities exist. Check with your local council
authority for recycling advice.
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
SPARE PARTS
Spare parts can be ordered from the Special Orders Desk at your
local Bunnings Warehouse.
For further information, visit www.ozito.com.au or contact Ozito
Customer Service:
Australia 1800 069 486
New Zealand 0508 069 486
E-mail: [email protected]
Display 4
1. Engine: OFF
Battery voltage: 12-12.3V
LOW LED - Red
OK LED - Green
Low battery power.
Display 5
1. Engine: OFF
Battery voltage: 12.3-12.5V
MIDDLE LED - Yellow
OK LED - Green
Middle battery power.
Display 6
1. Engine: OFF
Battery voltage: 12.6V–13.5V
FULL LED - Green
OK LED - Green
Full battery power.
3. DIAGNOSIS (cont.)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
•If the enclosure of the battery tester requires cleaning, do not use
solvents. Use a moist, soft cloth only. Never immerse any part of the
Battery tester into liquid.
• Keep terminal clamps clean and dry at all times.